Just got this response from Senator Casey's office. This is one paragraph of the letter-
"I understand that there are concerns about the law's interpretation and implementation as it is scheduled to take affect [sic] on February 10, 2009. In particular, I have heard from many Pennsylvanians about their ability to buy and sell second-hand children's goods. On January 8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an exemption for resellers, determining that thrift and consignment stores are not required to test products prior to resale. Businesses that resell children's goods are encouraged to exercise judgment in removing noncompliant products and continue to follow all product recall advisements."
Some Businesses Get Relief From New Lead Testing Rules
By GreenerDesign Staff
Published January 9, 2009
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On Tuesday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) gave tentative approval to some exemptions to the testing rule: items with lead parts that children cannot access, electronics that cannot be made without lead, and clothing, toys and other items made with cotton, wood and other natural materials.
A final vote on those exemptions will not take place until after the law goes into effect, so any untested items still available will technically be in violation of the law. However, CPSC spokesman told this to the LA Times: "The CPSC is an agency with limited resources and tremendous responsibility to protect the safety of families. Our focus will be on those areas we can have the biggest impact and address the most dangerous products."
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It's my understanding that a child became ill from ingesting a lead-painted doo-dad sewn on a sweater or something.
This isn't the first time I've heard of the CPSC being overstretched, understaffed and underfunded. *sigh*
don't it help the earth to recylce clothes and everything else we can? We don't need to buy more things and put things in the trash. Makes no sence what so ever if we are in this bad place of trash. Oh what to do....Jane
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I dont support it wholly but
I dont support it wholly but i agree sometimes, second hand things may harmful for childs health.
http://www.google.com Does this show
I don't advice to recycle
I don't advice to recycle Second Hand Kids Clothing
http://www.google.com Does this show
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There's TWO of us doing that on Day St? We need to get Cassie and Mary to join our nude walking club.
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If not, don't be scared if you see some fat chick walking around the hood naked, its only me.
Or it could be me, =)
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That is good news!! Thanks
That is good news!!
Thanks for posting!
Just got this response from
Just got this response from Senator Casey's office. This is one paragraph of the letter-
"I understand that there are concerns about the law's interpretation and implementation as it is scheduled to take affect [sic] on February 10, 2009. In particular, I have heard from many Pennsylvanians about their ability to buy and sell second-hand children's goods. On January 8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an exemption for resellers, determining that thrift and consignment stores are not required to test products prior to resale. Businesses that resell children's goods are encouraged to exercise judgment in removing noncompliant products and continue to follow all product recall advisements."
Some Businesses Get Relief
Some Businesses Get Relief From New Lead Testing Rules
By GreenerDesign Staff
Published January 9, 2009
.............
On Tuesday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) gave tentative approval to some exemptions to the testing rule: items with lead parts that children cannot access, electronics that cannot be made without lead, and clothing, toys and other items made with cotton, wood and other natural materials.
A final vote on those exemptions will not take place until after the law goes into effect, so any untested items still available will technically be in violation of the law. However, CPSC spokesman told this to the LA Times: "The CPSC is an agency with limited resources and tremendous responsibility to protect the safety of families. Our focus will be on those areas we can have the biggest impact and address the most dangerous products."
..................
It's my understanding that a child became ill from ingesting a lead-painted doo-dad sewn on a sweater or something.
This isn't the first time I've heard of the CPSC being overstretched, understaffed and underfunded. *sigh*
don't it help the earth to
don't it help the earth to recylce clothes and everything else we can? We don't need to buy more things and put things in the trash. Makes no sence what so ever if we are in this bad place of trash. Oh what to do....Jane
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I am of the age, where it
I am of the age, where it doesn't matter anymore.
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